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flag Ireland sees 10% drop in births, with fertility rate at 1.5 below replacement level.

flag In 2022, Ireland experienced a 10% decline in births compared to 2021, with a birth rate of 10.5 per 1,000 people, down from 15.6 in 2012. flag The fertility rate was 1.5, below the replacement level of 2.1. flag The average age of mothers rose to 33.2 years. flag Despite fewer births, the population continues to grow due to net migration. flag Deaths remained stable at 6.9 per 1,000, with neoplasms as the leading cause.

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